plate no. 9339

Santa Lucia

oilBaroquereligious paintingfiguresainteyescloudsdressreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and subtle shading, as well as blending techniques to create soft transitions in the skin and drapery.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and the placement of the plate.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin tones, dress, background clouds, and drapery.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows to create form.
step 04
Develop the folds and shadows in the dress and drapery, using darker values to create depth.
step 05
Work on the background clouds, blending the colors to create a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 06
Add details to the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, paying close attention to accuracy.
step 07
Paint the plate and the eyes, focusing on the reflections and highlights.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting, adjusting values and colors as needed.

color palette

primary · red · brown · white

secondary · green · grey · purple

Skin tones can be achieved by mixing white, red, and a touch of brown. The background clouds are created by blending various shades of gray and brown.

techniques